Approved Code Of Practice For Load Lifting Rigging

Cranes, Lifting equipment, Safety measures, Lifting, Materials handling equipment, Construction equipment, Materials handling operations, Erecting (construction operation), Maintenance, Siting, Ropes, Wire ropes, Lifting chains, Safe working load, Mechanical testing, Hand signals, Control signals, Legislation, Operators (personnel), Construction workers, Selection, Occupational safety, Installation, Safety devices, Inspection, Materials handling, Defects, Terminal fittings (ropes), Demolition

The RIGGING HANDBOOK is a clear, illustrated reference source for rigging professionals, crane operators, and others that perform rigging and hoisting operations. This handbook essentially represents the working notebook of the author. It is based on material used by him in the construction and repairs of turbine generators and other power plant components over the past 28 years. This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging situations that may otherwise appear complex in nature. The notes explain and illustrate some of the basic and complex problems associated with a wide variety of rigging situations.